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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 348.90 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 348.90 and 216.70 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 348.90 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/348.90 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 348.90 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 75,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.63/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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